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Forum: Circulation Diseases

Circulation Diseases are the group of diseases affecting circulation and the heart, and could include coronary heart disease, heart attack, angina and congenital heart disease. This is the forum for discussing anything related to Circulation Diseases

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Hemochromatosis, also known as iron overload, is the excess buildup of iron in the body. Many foods contain iron, and excess iron is toxic to the body, causing organ failure after the organ is poisoned. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Hypertension is a condition characterized by the arteries having persistently elevated blood pressure. Each time the heart beats, blood is pumped to the entire body through the arteries. Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood on the walls of the blood vessels. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Hypotension is when blood pressure, which is the force exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries each time the blood is pumped out by the heart, is abnormally low. Blood pressure is measured as diastolic and systolic pressures. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is the condition affecting the development of blood vessels, bones and soft tissues. There are 3 characteristic features of the disorder: abnormal overgrowth of bones and soft tissues; a red birthmark known as port-wine stain, and vein malformations. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Neutropenia is a granulocyte disorder, a blood condition characterized by a neutrophils deficiency. Neutrophils is the type of white blood cell responsible for defending the body against fungal and bacterial infections. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is when symptoms develop when standing upright, and relief can only be experienced by reclining. Orthostatic intolerance can be of many types. It can be a dysautonomia subcategory, an autonomic nervous system disorder which is experienced when you stand up. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Peripheral vascular disease is a circulation disorder which affects blood vessels outside of the brain and heart. In most cases, the disease strikes the arteries and veins supplying the legs, arms and organs located below the stomach. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Phlebitis is a the inflammation of a vein, which may cause swelling and pain. It is known as thrombophlebitis when the inflammation is caused by thrombus or a blood clot. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Pulmonary embolism is the condition characterized by the sudden blockage of an artery (a major blood vessel) in the lung, in most cases by a blood clot. Though the clots are usually not deadly and are small, they are capable of damaging the lung. It can even be deadly if the clot is large and stops the flow of blood to the lung. This is the forum for discussing anything related to Pulmonary Embolism

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Raynaud phenomenon is the excessive reduction in the flow of blood in response to emotional stress or cold, causing discoloration of the toes, fingers and other areas in some cases. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a serious and rare condition occurring in pregnancies when a placenta is shared by identical twins. When one direction has too many blood connections, an unequal blood flow between the twins can be caused. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Varicose veins are enlarged and swollen veins, usually dark purple or blue, occurring on the legs. In appearance, they may also be bulging, twisted or lumpy. Some other symptoms are heavy, aching and uncomfortable legs, and swollen feet and ankles. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal passageway or connection between a vein and an artery. It may be created surgically for hemodialysis or even congenital. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition

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Elephantiasis is a parasitic infection responsible for the extreme swelling in the legs and arms. The parasite responsible grows into an adult worm, living in the lymphatic system of humans. It is a disease caused by the filarial worm, transmitted between human beings through the female mosquito when it takes a blood meal. This is the forum for discussing anything related to this health condition